Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta: Easy 10-Minute Side
The block party was in three hours and I’d completely forgotten about the side dish sign-up. Everyone else would be bringing their signature dishes—smoky baked … Read more
Quick Garlic Butter Honey Chicken Thighs: Easy 20-Minute Dinner
I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from a plumber, but there I was, standing in the hardware aisle at the home improvement store, listening to a … Read more
Best Easy Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
My neighbor Brenda asked why I couldn’t just freeze the cheesecake filling in little balls before dipping them. I started to explain why that wouldn’t … Read more
Easy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Over Rice: The Best Comfort Meal
This was supposed to be a completely different dinner. I had all these grand plans for a from-scratch, slow-simmered gravy with perfectly seared chicken thighs, … Read more
Perfect Red Velvet Heart Crinkle Cookies: Easy Valentine’s Recipe
It was 11:47 PM on a Tuesday in late January, and I had a sudden, overwhelming need to bake something that looked like I had … Read more
Best Easy Champagne Jello Shots for New Years Eve
Someone asked me last week why I always seem so relaxed on New Year’s Eve. I laughed, honestly, because the answer is pretty simple. I … Read more
Cozy Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Best Homemade Recipe
The holiday potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate baked goods, homemade candies, and those fancy layered … Read more
Perfect Honey Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar Pineapple
I was digging through my freezer last Tuesday, looking for a bag of frozen peas, when my hand brushed against something wrapped in foil. The … Read more
Perfect Mini Beef Wellington Bites: Best Easy NYE Appetizer
I was at a community potluck last December, standing by the dessert table feeling awkward, when a woman named Marta watched me eyeing a tray … Read more
Best Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars Recipe
I wasn’t supposed to be at my neighbor’s house that long. I’d just stopped by to return a casserole dish she’d lent me for a … Read more